Children's Department
Librarian: Susan Slater
Assistant: Suzanne Hunt

The Children's Department serves the children of Warren County as well as all of those who work with them, including their parents, teachers, and group leaders.

We offer books, beginning reader's, biographies, fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels, general encyclopedias, encyclopedias of countries of the world, a Something About the Author Set, Read-Alongs, (Books and Cassettes/CD's), music on cassettes and CD's, videos, DVD's, Books on Tape and CD's, and magazines. We have a Geo-Safari, a talking globe, three Internet stations (filtered), and a listening center. Children's e-books are now available through Overdrive. Please check the library's homepage for more information about e-books.

The Children's Department keeps updated copies of the local schools' Accelerated Reader (AR) lists in binders behind the staff desk. Parents and students are welcome to utilize these lists when trying to decipher which AR books are available at the Warren Public Library.

Throughout the year the Children's Department, upon request, conducts tours and gives programs for community groups and school groups. Throughout fall, winter, spring and summer the Children's Department conducts Toddler Time, which takes place on select Mondays at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's area. This program includes stories, songs, crafts and creative play. The Children's Evening, which includes movies, stories and crafts, is offered on Monday nights during the summer. There is also a plethora of other special events planned throughout the year. Please refer to the children's Upcoming Events for current programs.

Each summer, the Children's Department participates in the nationwide Collaborative Summer Reading Program that is designed to promote recreational reading and to plant the seeds of a lifelong enjoyment of reading. The 2012 Summer Reading Program will be Dream Big READ. Details about the 2012 program will be available sometime in May. Past themes have included One World, Many Stories, Make a Splash: READ!, Be Creative at Your Library, Get a Clue @ Your Library, Catch the Reading Bug, Animal Odyssey, Spotlight on Reading-Be a Star @ Your Library, Get in the Game @ Your Library, and Discover New Trails @ Your Library. The programs are free and encourage children to read for fun and to maintain the reading skills they have mastered during the school year. 

The Children's Department is open during normal library hours. Please call the library and ask for ext. 26 if you have any questions.

Websites for Children

The Newbery Medal - This medal is considered by many to be the most prestigious award for children's literature and is awarded by the American Library Association. This website has a printer friendly list of all the Newbery winners since 1922.

The Caldecott Medal - Another American Library Association award, this one is given to the artist who has created the "most distinguished picture book of the year" for children. The website contains a list of past winners back to 1938.

Both sites offer great assistance in selecting books for your child's reading list.

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids - A fun and educational website designed for students, parents, and teachers. It provides an introduction to how the U.S. Government works based on information resources available on the Government Printing Office website.

Power Library for Kids - Provides access to a number of powerful informational databases designed strictly for children. Includes encyclopedia and magazine resources, literature, photos, animals, and more.